Describing rope or cord constructed by twisting strands around a central core in a spiral pattern, like a cable.
From cable combined with laid (past participle of lay). This nautical and construction term describes a specific rope-making technique dating back centuries.
Cablelaid rope is stronger than standard rope because the spiral pattern distributes stress more evenly—it's why ship's cables and construction hoists use this design.
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